Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Haarlem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haarlem

With a population of 147,590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 464
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 464
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Haarlem

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 12h 40m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 144 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about RM 106 for a 7h 30m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 161 km and will cost you around RM 55. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about RM 93 for a journey of 161 km.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 12h 40m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 144 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about RM 106 for a 7h 30m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 161 km and will cost you around RM 55. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about RM 93 for a journey of 161 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,975 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,859 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,669 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,090 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around RM 671 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 951 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'M Local and Hotel Carillon. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Haarlem, with prices from RM 118 to RM 2,013 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 60% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay RM 9.33 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 111.94 and RM 149.25. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.33 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 111.94 and RM 149.25. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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